Does AB 723 apply outside California?
No. AB 723 is California-specific. However, most MLS boards have their own virtual-staging disclosure rules, and the NAR 2026 Code of Ethics requires disclosure of misleading altered images nationally.
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No. AB 723 is California-specific. However, most MLS boards have their own virtual-staging disclosure rules, and the NAR 2026 Code of Ethics requires disclosure of misleading altered images nationally.
Outside California, the disclosure framework comes from MLS board rules (e.g. NWMLS Rule 80 in Washington) and the NAR 2026 Code of Ethics — Standard of Practice 12-10 in particular, which prohibits manipulating listing content to produce a deceptive or misleading result. The principle is the same nationally even where the statute is California-only.
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Last updated: May 25, 2026 · SEATECHONE LLC
All answers are informational and not legal advice. Confirm current requirements with your MLS, brokerage, and counsel. For the full breakdown of AB 723, see the complete guide.